Ralph vs Lyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Ralph Rank #1,153

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1153 for Ralph.

Is Ralph or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Ralph at #1153 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Lyle mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Ralph and Lyle boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.